This is NOT a significant factor in explaining why the United States experiences so many tornadoes:

A) relatively flat in eastern portion.
B) lack of major east-west mountain range in east.
C) spans wide range of latitudes.
D) bordered by a cold ocean current on west coast.


Answer: D

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